Chris Wedel

Smart Home Writer

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to get and stay online tricky. By utilizing his years of experience with the tech and mobile communications industries — success is assured. When not conquering connectivity challenges and testing new gadgets, he enjoys cruising a gravel road in his UTV with some good tunes.

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Latest articles by Chris Wedel

Add new card to Google Wallet on Pixel Watch

These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2022

By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Courtney Lynch, Andrew Myrick published 6 December 22

Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support Google Pay.

How to get package alerts from your Nest doorbell or camera

By Chris Wedel published 3 December 22

Reduce FOMO with package detection on your Nest cameras and doorbells

Amazfit Falcon hands-on: The titanium-clad smartwatch is ready for a premium battle

By Chris Wedel published 3 December 22

Amazfit has gone premium for its latest smartwatch, and it is NICE.

Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition on a tree branch

Best Fossil smartwatch 2022

By Chris Wedel, Courtney Lynch, Derrek Lee published 2 December 22

Keeping up with all the smartwatches can be challenging, and Fossil, one of the most prominent brands in the market, keeps adding to the list. We've narrowed it down to some of the best options.

How to get your Amazon Alexa speaker to stop spamming you

By Chris Wedel published 30 November 22

Alexa can be very helpful, but sometimes even your personal digital assistant can be a bit too much.

How to delete your entire Amazon Alexa voice history

By Chris Wedel published 30 November 22

While it can be handy when Alexa remembers things you've talked about, other times — it's best forgotten.

How to take a screenshot on an Amazon Fire Tablet

By Chris Wedel published 30 November 22

If you ever wanted to take a screenshot with your Amazon Fire tablet but didn't know how you've come to the right place. Android Central's got your back with our easy guide on how to do just that!

Best phones for kids 2022

By Chris Wedel published 30 November 22

Your kids have reached a point where they aren't right beside you at all times. For some, that means it's time to make sure they have a phone, and these are the phones you should consider.

Cyber Monday has Amazon's newest Fire Tablets down to only $40

By Chris Wedel published 28 November 22

From the budget-friendly Fire 7 to the productivity machine that is the Fire HD 10 Plus, they're all on sale.

Save up to $1000 on my favorite portable power stations so you can be prepared for any situation

By Chris Wedel published 28 November 22

Lack of electricity, by choice or not, can be a stressful situation. But not when you have a portable power station. Cyber Monday is going strong, and the top brands are offing amazing discounts

Samsung's Galaxy Buds are an earsore, so check out this Cyber Monday sale on my favorite earbuds instead

By Chris Wedel last updated 28 November 22

Be a glutton for holiday meal leftovers and not punishment. Skip the Samsung Galaxy earbud deals and ear infections, and check out the deals on these excellent wireless earbud options instead.

We're chiming in to help save you up to $124 on Ring's best cameras

By Chris Wedel published 26 November 22

Ok, so you have a camera or two for your home but just don't have the coverage you want. Well, stop waiting and take advantage of these excellent deals on Ring security cameras.

The HP Chromebase is my everyday work computer, and this $300 discount is a stupid good deal

By Chris Wedel last updated 28 November 22

Amazon just took even more off of this beautifully designed computer that has plenty of power for your work or family computer.

Google Pixel Watch, TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, Amazfit GTS 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

I can't believe the best smartwatches from Google, Samsung, and more, are getting discounts this good

By Chris Wedel last updated 28 November 22

Smartwatches, fitness bands, and more, oh my!

These Amazfit smartwatches are sneaky good, and my favorite is getting a hefty discount

By Chris Wedel published 26 November 22

From the rough and tumble to sleek and modern, Amazfit has it all covered.

Save up to $120 while securing your home with a complete Ring Alarm kit

By Chris Wedel published 25 November 22

These Ring Alarm kits can offer everything from keypads to motion sensors.

Secure your home inside and out for less with these amazing Blink camera deals

By Chris Wedel published 21 November 22

Blink has been offering affordable home security for years now, and with these early Black Friday deals, it will cost less than ever before.

The Fitbit Ace 3 is the perfect fitness tracker for kids and is already on sale for Black Friday

By Chris Wedel published 17 November 22

Kids, like grown-ups, like gadgets. But most don't encourage them to be active. Well, the Fitbit Ace 3 covers both bases and is already on an awesome sale right now!

Best smart LED light bulbs that work with Google Home 2022

By Chris Wedel published 17 November 22

Here's a bright idea — connect these LED smart bulbs to your Google Home and control it all with your voice. Here are our top recommendations.

Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) vs. Nest Doorbell (battery): All about that power

By Chris Wedel published 16 November 22

With a new video doorbell on the market, it's time to compare the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) to the Nest Doorbell (battery) to determine which will reign supreme.